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How successful is surgery for coronal hypospadias?

Dr Anurag Krishna
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi

Q: My son is a year old and has been diagnosed with Coronal hypospadias. Would like to know how successful is this surgery? What is the cost of this surgery and does the cost vary?

A:Coronal hypospadias gives excellent surgical results if done by a surgeon who does this kind of operation frequently. Results are close to 95-98%. Yes, the cost may vary depending upon the city, the type of hospital and the expertise of the surgical team.